Myths About Rescue Pets

Thanks to nature of shelter work, rescue pets are often misunderstood. You shouldn’t believe everything you hear! Your Sugar Land, TX veterinarian sets the record straight on a few common myths below:

Shelter Pets Aren’t Well-Behaved

Some make the mistake of thinking that a pet wouldn’t be in a shelter in the first place if they were well-behaved. This isn’t true. The vast majority of pets don’t arrive at shelters because of bad or aggressive behavior! Most are perfectly well-mannered, loving creatures.

Shelter Pets Are Dirty

Think shelter pets are dirty, unkempt, mangy animals? That couldn’t be further from the truth! Even if a pet arrives at a shelter dirty, they’re quickly bathed, trimmed, and even given vaccinations or spayed/neutered if necessary.

Shelter Pets Are Old

It’s easy to assume all pets in shelters are older animals, but this isn’t true. In fact, pets of any age can be found in a shelter, from puppies and kittens to middle-aged pets and elderly companions. No matter what age pet you’re looking for, consider finding your next companion in a shelter!